82Expect Almond, Honeysuckle, and Pipe Tobacco from this washed.
Santa Ana, SV · Washed
LightAlmondHoneysucklePipe Tobacco
Buyer 4.9 (12)
$1.28/oz
Producer
Emilio López Díaz
SVApaneca-Ilamatepec, Santa Ana
- Coffees in catalog
- 20
- Currently in stock
- 8
- Roasters carrying
- 2
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 81.5
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Cup of Excellence · 1× finalist
- 2018SV#390.50· Finca San AntonioBourbon
Producer overview
Emilio López Díaz produces coffee in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec region of El Salvador, specifically within the Santa Ana area. His farms operate within an altitude band ranging from 1000 to 1550 meters above sea level.
The varietal landscape on his farms is diverse, with a primary focus on Bourbon and Pacas. Other cultivars grown include Marsellesa, SL34, and Pacamara, alongside a small percentage of other varieties.
His process portfolio is varied, encompassing washed, natural, and honey treatments. He frequently utilizes both washed and natural methods across his production, with occasional honey-processed lots appearing in the catalog.
The catalog footprint for Emilio López Díaz includes 20 total coffees, with 8 lots currently in stock. Two roasters are documented as carrying his coffee. His history includes a notable performance in the Cup of Excellence, where he placed third in the 2018 El Salvador competition with a Bourbon lot that scored 90.5.
Recent catalog examples include several blends and single-origin offerings from Topéca Coffee. These include the Italian Roast Blend, Breakfast Blend, and Signature Espresso Blend, as well as specific lots from Ayutepeque and El Manzano.
His work is characterized by a broad range of processing techniques and a consistent focus on traditional and modern varietals.
- Apaneca-Ilamatepec producer
- Cup of Excellence finalist
- diverse process portfolio
- Bourbon and Pacas focus
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- bourbon11 lots
- pacas9 lots
- marsellesa7 lots
- sl344 lots
- pacamara2 lots
Processes
- Natural9
- Washed8
- Honey2
Altitude
1000–1550m
Topéca Coffee8 lots
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80Expect Dried Apple, Citrus, and Vanilla from this washed.
Santa Ana, SV · Washed
LightAppleCitrusVanilla+2
Buyer 5.0 (25)
$1.28/oz
79Pecan, Maple, and Milk Chocolate on a washed build.
Santa Ana, SV · Washed
LightPecanMaple SyrupMilk Chocolate
Buyer 4.9 (24)
$1.28/oz
79Expect Cherry Cordial, Toffee Nut, and Dark Chocolate from this natural.
Santa Ana, SV · Natural
MediumCherryNuttyDark Chocolate
Buyer 5.0 (38)
$1.28/oz
78Chocolate, Brown Sugar, and Toasted Almond on a washed build.
Santa Ana, SV · Washed
MediumChocolateBrown SugarAlmond
Buyer 5.0 (48)
$1.28/oz
78Dried Fruit, Nougat, and Cacao Nib on a washed build.
Santa Ana, SV · Washed
LightDried FruitNougatCocoa
Buyer 4.9 (11)
$1.52/oz
78Expect Dark Chocolate, Dried Apple, and Toffee Nut from this washed / natural.
Santa Ana, SV · Washed / Natural
MediumDark ChocolateAppleToffee
Buyer 4.9 (8)
$1.52/oz
75Dark Chocolate, Smoky, and Toasted Marshmallow on a washed build.
Santa Ana, SV · Washed
DarkDark ChocolateSmokyMarshmallow
Buyer 4.6 (19)
$1.28/oz
Archived (12)
84Expect Raspberry, Plum, and Blackcurrant from this natural.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
RaspberryPlumBlack Currant
COE #3 · 2018
$2.65/oz
Out of stock
84Expect Strawberry, Nectarine, and Milk Chocolate from this natural.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
StrawberryPeachMilk Chocolate
COE #3 · 2018
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
84Natural lot with Peach, Jasmine, and Red Currant in the cup.
SV · Natural
PeachJasmineRed Currant+1
COE #3 · 2018
$7.94/oz
Out of stock
84Expect Tangerine, Black Tea, and Creamy from this washed.
SV · Washed
TangerineBlack TeaOverall Sweet
COE #3 · 2018
$2.86/oz
Out of stock
84Natural lot with Chocolate, Strawberry, and Syrupy in the cup.
SV · Natural
ChocolateStrawberrySyrupy
COE #3 · 2018
$1.80/oz
No longer available
84Expect Raspberry, Orange Zest, and Blackcurrant from this honey.
SV · Honey
RaspberryOrangeBlack Currant+1
COE #3 · 2018
$2.12/oz
Out of stock
84Natural lot with Plum, Honey, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
SV · Natural
PlumHoneyDark Chocolate+1
COE #3 · 2018
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
84Expect Strawberry, Mixed Berry, and Milk Chocolate from this natural.
SV · Natural
StrawberryBerryMilk Chocolate
COE #3 · 2018
$3.17/oz
Out of stock
84Expect Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Creamy from this natural.
SV · Natural
Milk ChocolateCaramelOverall Sweet
COE #3 · 2018
$1.90/oz
No longer available
83Chocolate, Red Apple, and Melon on a natural build.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
ChocolateAppleMelon+1
COE #3 · 2018
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
82Chocolate, Peach, and Jasmine on a honey build.
SV · Honey
ChocolatePeachJasmine
COE #3 · 2018
$2.33/oz
Out of stock
82Blackcurrant, Guava, and Passionfruit on a washed build.
SV · Washed
Medium-LightBlack CurrantGuavaPassionfruit+1
COE #3 · 2018
$2.12/oz
Out of stock
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